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PK53 FCA

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,523 mi
Last recorded97,523 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 FCA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 97,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

MIL on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 97,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

MIL on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 89,948 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 89,948 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 83,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 83,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 76,170 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 75,580 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 66,996 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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PK53 FCA is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK53 FCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PK53 FCA registered?

PK53 FCA is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is PK53 FCA safe to buy?

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